The LEGO Scooby-Doo theme is quickly climbing up my mental latter of favorite LEGO themes of the recent past. The sets of the theme make great display pieces, the minifigures are wonderful LEGO representations of the in-universe characters, and each set is packed with play features. Scooby-Doo fan or not, the Scooby-Doo LEGO theme has produced some fantastic LEGO sets for anyone to enjoy. At least - those have been my thoughts on the theme so far. Let's see if the smallest set of the theme [with all of its alliterative glory], Mummy Museum Mystery, can live up to the quality standards we've seen so far with the Scooby-Doo theme.

The pang of nostalgia is very strong with those who have been a fan of the Star Wars saga since the days of the OT [Original Trilogy] or even the prequels. For some it can be just as exciting to see an old design brought back to life. One such design which we haven't seen on the big screen since 1983's Return of the Jedi and one that is confirmed to be returning in Rogue One is the Imperial AT-ST Walker. To heighten the excitement of the return of the AT-ST to the silver screen, LEGO has decided to bring the AT-ST back to brick form.

LEGO has now given us two Beetle models in less than ten years. Unfortunately, LEGO's previous attempt to provide us with a VW Beelte set was, in my opinion, far from groovy [why two colors of blue!]. Luckily, thanks to this 2016 updated and revamped version of the LEGO Beetle, LEGO Beetles have another shot at matching the groovy, iconic, beach-boy-song-inducing visual that is the classic 1960s Volkswagen Beetle. So, the question is - are LEGO Beetles finally groovy too?

The brick-built rock skull, uneven, multi-colored shoreline terrain, and brightly colored lighthouse tower complete with the occasional exposed brick, make the Haunted Lighthouse, in my opinion, the most displayable model of all the Scooby-Doo! sets.

Set Theme: City | Set Name: Fun in the Park - City People Pack | Set Number: 60134-1 | Pieces: 157 | Number of Minifigures: 15 | Set Year: 2016

I'm going to get right to it. LEGO City Fun in the Park - City People Pack [60134] is an incredible, timeless, ageless, and instantly classic LEGO set. I mean, come on, it includes the very first LEGO baby, for crying out loud! Done! I could stop writing now. This set is great. Who doesn't want a LEGO baby? [If you answered "not me," then you're a dark, cold human being and should be studied by science].

Captain America's Motorcycle is a polybag set which was made available either by purchase or through various promotions which have recently been run by both LEGO and Toys "R" Us. As a result, I've actually acquired a couple of these sets [of course, I kept one sealed - hello, kids' college fund! - wife rolls eyes].

For a Jedi under the impression that “flying is for droids,” Obi-Wan sure has one heck of a sweet ride. Obi-Wan’s Jedi Interceptor set is based on Obi-Wan’s vehicle heavily featured in Episode III of the Star Wars saga, Revenge of the Sith, and includes both Obi-Wan and his trusty astromech droid, R4-P17.

Sometimes life can be so unfair. The things we want are not things we can have. Poor Olaf. A snowman that wants nothing more than to enjoy the warmth of summer and bask in glow of stifling sun. If only his wish could come true. Well, in Olaf’s Summertime Fun it does! [It also comes true in the movie, but, you know, it’s nice to be dramatic]. This polybag packs a ton of fun within its plastic wrapping, and, surprisingly, you don’t have to be a Frozen fan to enjoy this little piece of summer paradise.

The LEGO Star Wars Carbon-Freezing Chamber et represents one of the most dramatic and pivotal moments in the entire Star Wars saga - the emotionally-charged moment in The Empire Strikes Back when Han Solo is frozen in carbonite. It’s an iconic cinematic piece which will always be a part of our pop-culture consciousness. This LEGO set, on the other hand, will not.

The set represents an early scene from Star Wars Episode IV [A New Hope] when the rebels ship, Tantive VI, is being attacked and boarded by Darth Vader along with other members of the Empire. The rebels have obtained plans stolen from the Empire which contain blueprints for a massive, planet-sized super weapon known as the Death Star. The plans are hidden within the astromech droid R2-D2. To escape the Empire and prevent them from obtaining the stolen plans, R2-D2 and his faithful companion, C-3PO, board one of the ship’s escape pods and use it to safely evade the Empire’s grasp. The pod eventually lands on the desert planet of Tatooine, where they encounter many crucial Star Wars characters, including Jawas - of which we receive two in this set.

I want to get one thing out of the way up top: This set is just downright cool. Whether you’re a fan of Scooby Doo or just enjoy LEGO vehicles, the cool factor is high with this one. You have Scooby, Shaggy, Fred [the one set of the theme which includes Fred], a creepy zombie, a dangerous tree, and - in all its glorious bright Mystery Inc. colors - The Mystery Machine. This LEGO version of the iconic vehicle from the Scooby Doo franchise is a fun build, a sturdy vehicle for play, and a very cool set to display.

Mystery Mansion from the LEGO Scooby-Doo! theme is not only the largest set of the theme, but it’s also the best. The set clocks in at 855 pieces and includes a ton of play-features, including the majority of the Mystery Inc. gang represented in minifigs and some wonderfully spooky scenes for them to frightfully explore.

You pretty much get what you see concerning LEGO’s Space Probe set from 1986. The set includes a very simple yet very cute little robot build to accompany his Classic Space Yellow minifig friend. The stark simplicity of the set does not necessarily make it highly sought after set for display purposes, but the simplicity does lend itself wonderfully to romping over the terrain of alien worlds.

LEGO’s Motor Speedway from 1987 is full of fun details to help the set represent the excitement and realism of two race cars in action, speeding toward the finish line in a rush to win the race. The set includes flags seemingly in mid-flutter, a camera operator capturing the race with his swiveling television camera, a mechanic waiting on the side of the track, equipped with wrenches and spare tires ready to service the powerful cars at any moment, an announcer in his announcer’s booth updating the crowd on the nail-biting finish.

The Harry Potter Trolley is one of my favorite Harry Potter LEGO sets. Yes, it’s small, but it’s such a great representation of very important moment in the series - the moment when Harry is racing through King’s Cross Station searching for platform 9 and ¾, about to embark on his very first visit to Hogwart’s.

After completing the build on Black Falcon’s Fortress, the second largest set from the 1986 Black Falcons theme, I placed the set on a shelf in my office. I spent a little time positioning the six minifigs and two horses which are included in the set on and around the castle, and then I took a step back, ready to take in all of this classic set’s retro chic. Well, let me tell you. This set is retro chic, indeed.

The Formula 1 Racer LEGO set was originally released in 1985, and, for me, it drags with it a ton of nostalgia. There are the obvious reasons why. I was a child of the 80s, and consequently I began my LEGO journey as a child right around the time this set was released. Consequently, the look, feel, and design of the Formula 1 Racer inevitably reminds me of that golden moment in my life when I was a child and my daily agenda was comprised mostly of care-free LEGO-building.